What are you reading these days? Last night, I stayed up late reading The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai; and over Christmas, my 11-year-old niece informed me that I was talking too much about A Marriage at Sea, which is proof that I loved that, too. Please tell me your list. For...

Last Friday evening, we were all sitting around the dining table playing cards, when it dawned on me—it was almost 9 pm, and none of us had looked at a phone in hours. Henry was laughing so hard at something ridiculous that he could barely shuffle the deck. Brownie crumbs littered the table. And I...

Hello! How are you? I missed this funny, smart community, and I’m excited to catch up. We have some fun posts planned this month, and in the meantime, here are a few snapshots from the break, if you’d like to see… We hosted Christmas in Brooklyn this year — with the boys and me, of course,...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. A change of season often brings a change in rhythm. The colder months invite a slower pace: longer nights, warmer, more nourishing meals, and a natural shift in your winter wellness rituals. But as comforting as this...

Winter has a way of slowing down time—especially when the year turns over. The days are shorter, our energy can feel lower, and after the pace of the holidays, decision fatigue is very real. By the time evening rolls around, what sounded nourishing at noon can feel overwhelming by 5 p.m., and suddenly even the...

A travel outfit for the week where your schedule is basically snacks, logistics, and getting photographed against your will, built around comfy layers that still look like you planned it. Thanks to Thursday Boot Co. for supporting Primer’s mission and partnering on this piece. Consider this the winter reset outfit, one carry on friendly setup...

This easy, homemade sauerkraut recipe is one of the simplest and most rewarding ferments you can make. With just cabbage, salt, and time, you can create tangy, probiotic-rich homemade sauerkraut that supports gut health and adds brightness to almost any dish. This guide walks you through the traditional fermentation method, explains the science behind it,...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. By the end of 2025, I felt wrung out in a way I couldn’t ignore. The year was an accumulation of upheaval: my dad getting sick, a major breakup, the disorientation of living alone for the first...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Home should feel like a sanctuary. I always want to feel a sense of peace and calm as soon as I walk through my door—especially after being in the hustle and bustle of whatever’s happening outside. Your...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. January arrives with a strange mix of energy and exhaustion. We’re coming off the intensity of the holidays, yes—but we’re also buoyed by the promise of a reset. There’s something clarifying about the calendar turning over, a...